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US Bev X 2018 Conference – Next Generation Winemakers Perspective on the Future of Wine in the Eastern U.S. – Meet Panelist Marin Brennan

January 28, 2018

The US Wine & Beverage Expo returns to Washington, DC, February 21 – 22.  Launched by the Wine Industry Network in …

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A Look at 2016 and Thoughts on Virginia Wine in 2017

January 2, 2017

2016.  What a year! Prince. David Bowie. Leonard Cohen. Maurice White. George Michael. Muhammad Ali, Pat Summitt, Gordie Howe and …

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What Does Brut Mean? A Simple Guide to Champagne, Sparkling Wine and other bubbly labels.

December 31, 2016

What does Brut mean? Tis the season… for bubbles (and reposting this short primer on deciphering Champagne and other sparkling …

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Palate Expansion Series — Exploring American Cabernet Franc (new-to-me Cab Francs not from Virginia)

December 23, 2016

Because I often write about and advocate for the wines, wineries, and winemakers of my home state, many of my …

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Virginia Viognier Rebounds in 2015

August 22, 2016

In 1989, Dennis Horton, winemaker and founder of Horton Winery in Gordonsville, north of Charlottesville, planted the first Viognier vines …

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Preparing for WBC 2016, Lodi – An Interview with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson

August 5, 2016

Author of four books.  Winner of three James Beard Awards. Educator. Chef. Television personality.  Stemware designer. Oh, and one of …

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Fiano, Vine of the Bees — Another Virginia First from Barboursville Vineyards

July 2, 2016

A few weeks ago I reported on a cool new chapter in Virginia’s wine story with the release of the …

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Past Posts – Since 2008

Sunday Morning Reading

  • 30 Days of Thomas Jefferson on Wine – Day 17
  • 30 Days of Thomas Jefferson on Wine – Day 30
  • Consider (or, Reconsider) American Merlot
  • Dispatches from Nahe, Germany
  • Is Virginia Wine Overpriced?
  • Merroir-Terroir on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
  • Montsant (Spain) Rising — A Young Appellation With A Deep History
  • Petit Verdot Rising
  • Place Matters — Revisiting Ankida Ridge, Virginia’s Newest Vineyard
  • Viognier – Virginia's Signature Grape
  • What Does BRUT Mean?

Recent Posts

  • Summer is a Great Time to Wine and Brine
  • 2nd Round of Open Virginia Wine Special Offers from Wineries
  • A Big Night for the Monticello Wine Trail — 2022 Monticello Cup Wine Competition Winner is…
  • #OpenVAWine Day – First Round of Local Wine Specials
  • Save The Date — 3rd Annual Open Virginia Wine Day, May 14
  • A record setting year for the Virginia Governor’s Cup — Congratulations Melanie Natoli and the Cana Vineyards Team
  • Shockoe Wine — New Local Wine Brand Honors Historic Area of Richmond
  • SOMM TV Podcast — Talking Virginia Wine with Julia Coney and Matthew Kaner
  • Celebrating October Virginia Wine Month
  • My Latest Column for The Virginian-Pilot — The Williamsburg Winery head leads effort to establish new American Viticultural Area

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